New Haven Register back issues from July 2009:
I'm a black American, and I think it was right [Derived Headline]
Jul 01, 2009; ... I'm a black American, and I think it was right what thefirefighters did. Just because you're black shouldn't make you getthe job. Just like when you went to school, the teacher gave a goldstar to those who did well on the test. Kiki New Haven I believe the Supreme Court was ...
Assumption School taking registrations
Jul 01, 2009; ... ANSONIA -- Assumption School, 51 N. Cliff St., is registeringstudents in prekindergarten through grade eight for the fall. Full-day programs and before-and-after ...
Branford runs to win over Milford?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By David Borges Register staff MILFORD -- Base running -- both good and bad -- led the BranfordAmerican Legion baseball team to victory over Milford on Tuesday atLaw High. Branford executed a trick play that brought home the go-ahead runin the top of the seventh inning, then ...
Value of city's street trees growing?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Mary E. O'Leary Register Topics Editor NEW HAVEN -- As the city looks at different ways to measure howsustainable it is, Chris Ozyck of the Urban Resources InitiativeTuesday would add the goal of increasing its tree canopy. Speaking at the annual meeting of the New Haven ...
Silver Tea in Ansonia slated July 13
Jul 01, 2009; ... ANSONIA -- The Derby Historical Society will hold its 19th annualSilver Tea from 2 to 4:30 p.m. July 13 at John J. Sullivan's, 557Wakelee Ave. Featured guest will be "Amelia Earhart," portrayed byKaren Tracy. Iroquois Gas and Newtown Savings Bank are this year'ssponsors ....
Moore and Barwise prove that nice kids finish first
Jul 01, 2009; ... NEW HAVEN A-A--- I believe the adjectives that Amity's AllisonBarwise used to describe Jeremy Moore were "nice," and "softspoken"and sweet. In turn, Moore described the lithe Barwise as "dainty." These two superior athletes with the irreplaceable smiles lit upAmarante's Sea Cliff ...
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Jul 01, 2009; ... By William Kaempffer Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Dealt a setback by the U.S. Supreme Court, theleader of an organization for black firefighters Tuesday vowed, "Itdoesn't end here." Fire Lt. Gary Tinney, president of the New Haven FirebirdSociety, a fraternal organization for ...
Developer denied, says he'll be back?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Sarah W. Caron Register Correspondent SHELTON -- The Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday denied abid by developer Monty Blakeman to convert the former Crabtree autodealership property on Bridgeport Avenue into a shopping center. Thedecision met with applause from the two ...
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Girl Scouts registering kindergartners, 1st-graders for summer program
Jul 01, 2009; ... NORTH HAVEN -- The Summer Daisy Program of the Girl Scouts ofAmerica is accepting registration for girls entering kindergartenand first grade who are not in a Troop. The four-week program willbe held in July in North Haven, North Branford, Branford, EastHaven, West ...
What you see is what you ... eat
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Ed Stannard Register Metro Editor NEW HAVEN -- When kids sit in front of the TV watching snack foodcommercials along with their cartoons, they eat more junk than thosewho don't watch such ads, according to a Yale University study. The research shows that children watching ...
Grossfeld named to U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
Jul 01, 2009; ... Abie Grossfeld, the legendary gymnastics coach who coachednational powers at Southern Connecticut State, has earned a spot inthe U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. Grossfeld, 75, who participated intwo Olympics and coached in four, was among 10 inductees who will beformally announced today. The ...
Tougher state regulations in store for massage parlors?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Luther Turmelle North Bureau Chief Law enforcement officials say they will look carefully atlegislation signed last week by Gov. M. Jodi Rell that toughenspenalties for businesses that claim to offer massage therapy butdon't have state Department of Public Health licensed ...
2 No. Haven staffers out of jobs
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Ann DeMatteo Assistant Metro Editor NORTH HAVEN -- The town will begin the new fiscal year today withtwo fewer employees. Bob Burns, a field inspector in the engineering office, saidgoodbye to colleagues after 11 years with the town, nine of themfull time. First ...
Baseball
Jul 01, 2009; ... AREA NOTEBOOK Baseball EAST HAVEN JUNIOR MAJORS: B & A Alarms defeated Branford AutoCenter 6-3 . Cody Borchert scored the go-ahead run in the fourthinning. Rich Frosolone and Jimmy Christian each contributed a singleand RBI. B & A Alarms defeated Branford Auto Center 12-7 ....
Man says lead levels linked to shooting range
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Luther Turmelle North Bureau Chief A Durham man who has filed a pair of lawsuits against the BlueTrail Shooting Range says environmental tests he paid for show areservoir near the range has unusually high levels of lead in thewater. Pat DiNatale said testing done by ...
'Joe the Plumber' doesn't faze Dodd
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Ed Stannard Register Metro Editor Joe the Plumber doesn't scare Chris the Senator. Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, who was brought onto the national stageby U.S. Sen. John McCain during a presidential debate in October,wondered aloud recently why U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, ...
Associated Press LONDON -- Top-ranked Rafael Nadal [Derived Headline]
Jul 01, 2009; ... Associated Press LONDON -- Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was left offSpain's team for the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday because ofsore knees. Nadal has struggled with tendinitis in his knees, which forcedhim to skip defending his Wimbledon title. He has not played a tourmatch ...
Wimbledon at a glance
Jul 01, 2009; ... WIMBLEDON, England -- A look at Wimbledon on Tuesday: Weather: Sunny, high of 90 degrees. Attendance: 38,682, a decrease of 580 from the second Tuesday in2008. Women's quarterfinals: No. 1 Dinara Safina defeated SabineLisicki 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-1, No. 2 Serena Williams ...
Diocese has right to protest state bill
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Mary E. O'Leary Register Topics Edtior State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal ruled Tuesday thatstate lobbying laws "cannot and should not" be used against theCatholic Bridgeport Diocese's efforts to organize opposition to abill that would have changed the church's ...
Old diner on path to become info center?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Brian McCready Milford Bureau Chief MILFORD -- The former Milford Diner will never reopen as aneatery as some residents had hoped, but the 1934 relic may gain anew lease on life as an information center for the city, accordingto a deal being discussed. SBC property owner ...
Mayor suggests budget for schools?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Mark Zaretsky Register Staff EAST HAVEN -- Mayor April Capone Almon presented the Board ofEducation this week with a proposed budget for the fiscal year thatbegins today that would not lay off teachers, school nurses or anyother staff that directly affect students. In ...
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England -- Venus and [Derived Headline]
Jul 01, 2009; ... Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England -- Venus and Serena Williamsare one round away from meeting in another Wimbledon final. Five-time champion Venus overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday, and two-time winner Serena followed her into thesemifinals with a 6-2, 6-3 win ...
Kolbe Cathedral hires Smith as boys' hoops coach
Jul 01, 2009; ... From staff reports Chris Smith, the all-time leading scorer inUConn men's basketball history, has been named boys' basketballcoach at his alma mater, Bridgeport's Kolbe Cathedral High, where hewas a Register All-State pick. Smith graduated from Kolbe in 1988 and was coach Jim ...
Madison police in state of transition
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Amanda Pinto Register Staff MADISON -- The Board of Selectmen tonight is expected to sign anagreement ending Police Department leader Robert Nolan's service tothe town Oct. 1, Nolan confirmed Tuesday. The action comes the same day Chief Paul Jakubson is set toretire, and ...
'Persistent felony offender' charge in dispute
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Randall Beach Register Staff NEW HAVEN --After Steve LaFleur Tuesday pleaded guilty to being apersistent dangerous felony offender, his attorney said theprosecutor should not have lodged that charge, as the previousconviction was an 11-year-old robbery case. LaFleur's ...
Free playground camp starts Monday in Derby
Jul 01, 2009; ... DERBY -- The Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a freeplayground summer camp for residents Monday-Aug. 14 at the AmendolaComplex behind Bradley School. The six-week camp will be held from 9a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday for ages 6-13. Activities include sports, games and arts ...
Ex-Amity secretary's suit over firing heads to trial?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By James Tinley Register Staff WOODBRIDGE -- A jury this month will hear the wrongfultermination lawsuit brought by a former Amity secretary who claimsshe was made the scapegoat when student funds she was responsiblefor processing vanished from the district's central ...
Openings available at Schooner camps??
Jul 01, 2009; ... NEW HAVEN -- Space is available for Schooner Inc.'s weeklongsummer camps for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. Thescience enrichment and sailing camps are the "perfect opportunity toget children outdoors and explore Long Island Sound's wild places,while having fun and ...
Negative report shakes Wall Street
Jul 01, 2009; ... NEW YORK -- Investors are adding consumer confidence to theirgrowing list of things to worry about. Stocks fell sharply Tuesdayafter a private research group said consumer confidence unexpectedlyfell in June. Even with the slide, stocks ended the second quarter with ...
Seminars on online networking planned?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Angela Carter Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Whether connecting with family and friends orboosting a company's marketing presence and bottom line, socialnetworking Web sites have evolved into influential tools. To help members, entrepreneurs and business executives harnessthe ...
23 teens cited for possessing alcohol
Jul 01, 2009; ... CHESHIRE -- Police responding to a noise complaint at a Deer RunCircle home Monday night cited 23 minors for possessing alcohol.Police spokesman Lt. Jay Markella said Tuesday that most of thosecited at 1326 Deer Run Circle were either 18 or 19 years old. All of those cited were ...
1994-95
Jul 01, 2009; ... Jeremy Moore Hillhouse Moore, a senior, was an All-Area selection in three sports. Infootball, Moore made 92 tackles, broke up 23 passes and made 10interceptions as a defensive back to help lead Hillhouse to theClass MM state playoffs. He also scored five touchdowns on ...
Fall
Jul 01, 2009; ... 2008-09 All-Area MVP recipients Fall Football: Billy Ragone, Cheshire Boys' Soccer: Chris O'Brien, Guilford Girls' Soccer: Emily Ranando, Cheshire Field Hockey: Victoria Redding, Branford Girls' Volleyball: Kara Fillion, Morgan Girls' Swimming: ...
W. Haven lieutenant suspended 60 days
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Abbe Smith Register Staff WEST HAVEN -- A police lieutenant with 29 years on the force washanded a 60-day suspension for his role in a mishandled domesticdispute, according to Lt. Harry Molyneux's settlement agreementreleased this week. The agreement, signed June 17, was ...
$3.4M systems upgrade awaits vote today
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Stan Fisher Register Correspondent CLINTON -- Approval of a $3.4 million upgrade to the town'scommunications system -- an investment officials say is anunavoidable necessity to ensure public safety -- will be voted on ina referendum today at Andrews Memorial Town Hall. The ...
Farmers market opens July 12?
Jul 01, 2009; ... EAST HAVEN -- The second year of open-air farmers markets in theTown Hall parking lot will begin July 12. The market will be open 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 4. It's not too late to be part of the market; the town is stillseeking vendors, said Erica Berg, of Mayor April ...
W. Haven woman, 95, devoted to her family, loved to gamble?
Jul 01, 2009; ... WEST HAVEN -- Natalie "Lena" D'Amato loved to play bingo andcards and the slots. "When I was young, I remember walking with mymother every Tuesday to Savin Rock to play bingo," said D'Amato'sonly child, Marilyn Lombardi of West Haven. "We were doing thatuntil they took the bingo away. I ...
Seymour PZC approves 1st automatic car wash?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent SEYMOUR -- The Planning and Zoning Commission recently gave agreen light for an Oxford businessman to open the area's firstautomatic car wash, off Route 67. Philly's Car Wash is slated to open at 253 West St. this fall ....
Cheshire pool is open; facilities limited?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Luther Turmelle North Bureau Chief CHESHIRE -- The town's community pool normally opens for thesummer shortly after Memorial Day, but not this year. The pool closed May 9 and didn't reopen until Friday. That'sbecause in addition to taking down its cover, the town relined ...
Ordinance aims to warn firefighters of danger
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent DERBY -- When firefighters rush into a burning building, theynever know how much time they have before a roof or floor maycollapse around them. That's why the Board of Aldermen is considering adopting anordinance aimed at ...
Friends remember 'very loved' Ansonia stabbing victim?
Jul 01, 2009; ... By Lauren Garrison Register Staff ANSONIA -- Before she was killed, the last thing Jennifer Lewisasked of her old friend Nydia Allen was to make her a plate of food. It was Father's Day, and the residents of the RiversideApartments on Olson Drive were having a cookout. Lewis, ...
Junior Police Academy still accepting students?
Jul 01, 2009; ... SEYMOUR -- There are still some spots available in the freePolice Department Junior Police Academy, a six-day summer course forstudents in grades six to eight. Students will learn about policingand the inner workings of the Police Department, crime scene andaccident investigations, use ...
A woman suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon [Derived Headline]
Jul 01, 2009; ... A woman suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when she drovethrough a garage at 25 Glen Ridge Road in Hamden and landed in thegarage of a home at 15 Glen Ridge Road, authorities said. Thedriver, Abby Ofei, 31, had been staying at 25 Glen Ridge Road andwas driving the owner's car into ...
We asked for readers response to Monday's Supreme [Derived Headline]
Jul 01, 2009; ... We asked for readers response to Monday's Supreme Court ruling -and boy did we get it. Below is a sampling. I agree with thedecision. You are supposed to be rewarded for your success, notpunished for someone else's failure. Florence West Haven I agree 100 percent. The ...
High court rules on race, but the slog goes on?
Jul 01, 2009; ... ALTHOUGH New Haven's firefighters deservedly won in the SupremeCourt, it is deeply depressing that they won narrowly, 5-4. Theegregious behavior by the city, in a context of racial rabble-rousing, did not seem legally suspect to even one of the court'sfour dissenters, whose harmony ...
iver aced the 95-yard third hole with a 5-iron. She was playing with Joan Katon and Myra Richardson. [Derived Headline]
Jul 01, 2009; ... HOLE-IN-ONE (At Twin Lakes GC) Sheila Juniver aced the 95-yard third hole with a 5-iron. She wasplaying with Joan Katon and Myra Richardson. GRASSY HILL CC Senior/Junior Tournament Gross: K. Matts-P. Matts, 129; E. Malloy-Ro. Kryzanski, 141; MWajnowski-D. Maher, ...
Rell should do her part to fix health care?
Jul 01, 2009; ... President Barack Obama recognizes the urgent need to make healthcare affordable and accessible as an integral part of a plan torestore economic health. In the last six years, the cost of healthinsurance has gone up almost 90 percent, and this is not sustainablefor workers or for ...
SustiNet a crucial alternative to the status quo?
Jul 01, 2009; ... Health care reform is front and center on the national agenda,but many may have missed the monumental health care bill passed byConnecticut's General Assembly. SustiNet represents significant,comprehensive reform that will positively affect individuals,families and small businesses ....
Dates set for AARP safe driver course?
Jul 01, 2009; ... WOODBRIDGE -- AARP offers the driver safety course for drivers 50and older to improve their skills. The course will take place from ...
Ball Park Angus Beef Franks. Bun Size, and Lower [Derived Headline]
Jul 01, 2009; ... Ball Park Angus Beef Franks. Bun Size, and Lower Fat. $4.83 per15-ounce to 16-ounce package of eight franks. Bonnie: I'm not a bigfrankfurter fan, enjoying one only occasionally, charred from agrill. But these new lower-fat, full-tasting Ball Park Angus BeefFranks would be a decent ...
One bite and you'll share Claire's love of goat cheese?
Jul 01, 2009; ... I love everything about goat cheese. I love the smooth and creamytexture of a fresh goat cheese spread onto slices of toasted bread(crostini), maybe with a little local honey or maple syrup drizzledover the top. And I love the dry and crumbly texture of an aged goatcheese, crumbled over ...
State college lender may not survive Connecticut [Derived Headline]
Jul 01, 2009; ... State college lender may not survive Connecticut Student LoanFoundation on brink because of credit crisis and lax management. Parents seeking ways to pay for their children's collegeeducations have lost one lending option. The financially troubledConnecticut Student Loan Foundation ...
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Opinions split on Milford cell tower location ?
Jul 02, 2009; ... By Susan Misur Register Correspondent MILFORD -- Mary Anne Sulik and her husband, Alex Bratu, mighthave to sell their home and move if a proposed cell phone tower isconstructed at the nearby YMCA. While the couple minds that the tower would be almost in theirbackyard, they ...
Impact still to come in firefighter ruling??
Jul 02, 2009; ... By William Kaempffer Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- Firefighter Frank Ricci was certain of one thingthree days after the Supreme Court ruled that the city unfairlydenied him promotion in 2004. "The only thing I'm clear on is promotions are going to be made,"said Ricci, who ...
Shuttle offered in Milford
Jul 02, 2009; ... MILFORD -- A free W.A.V.E. (Weekend Area Valet Express) isoperating from 5 p.m. to midnight Fridays and noon to midnightSaturdays, starting this week to Sept. 5. Riders should call 223-0842 for pickup and drop-off at the following locations: A--Restaurants: Bin 100 Restaurant, ...
Postal service may close 5 branches ?
Jul 02, 2009; ... By James Tinley Register Staff Five post offices in the New Haven area have been identified bythe U.S. Postal Service for possible closure and consolidation asthe cash-strapped postal service looks for ways to save money. The five area post offices are on a list released ...
Veteran of stage, TV, commercials dies at 97
Jul 02, 2009; ... LOS ANGELES -- Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor whoseintelligent characterizations on stage and screen made him a stardespite his plain looks, died Wednesday, his family said. He was 97.Malden died of natural causes surrounded by his family at hisBrentwood home, they told the ...
Area volleyball squad? gets national exposure
Jul 02, 2009; ... By Doug Saffir Special to the Register WOODBRIDGE -- Some driving over an hour across the state, ninegirls from nine different high schools go to Woodbridge to playvolleyball. After just two months together as a team, they made Connecticutclub volleyball history. By winning a ...
Wimbledon at a glance
Jul 02, 2009; ... WIMBLEDON, England -- A look at Wimbledon on Wednesday: Weather: Sunny, high of 90 degrees. Attendance: 39,849, an increase of 4,647 from the secondWednesday in 2008. Men's quarterfinals: No. 2 Roger Federer beat No. 22 Ivo Karlovic6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (3), No. 3 Andy Murray ...
Clinton voters OK borrowing $3.4M to upgrade radio system?
Jul 02, 2009; ... By Stan Fisher Register Correspondent CLINTON -- Voters agree that the town's communications systemneeds a major overhaul, approving $3.4 million in bonding to fund aproject that for the first time will allow radio communicationsthroughout the community. Residents and ...
Whitney Center rehab to be done in phases?
Jul 02, 2009; ... By Ann DeMatteo Assistant Metro Editor HAMDEN -- The current economic downturn is causing Whitney Centerto phase in its multimillion-dollar renovation on Leeder Hill Drive. Instead of building a new apartment complex, community spaces anda new health and wellness center for ...
State's 'low' obesity score just a lesser 'degree of terrible'
Jul 02, 2009; ... By Ed Stannard Register Metro Editor Americans are getting heavier, but Connecticut has a smallershare of obese adults than all but two other states, according tothe annual obesity report released Wednesday by the Trust forAmerica's Health. Only Colorado and Massachusetts did ...
Woman interrupts burglary at her house
Jul 02, 2009; ... ANSONIA -- Police are investigating a home burglary and assaultthat occurred Wednesday on Cook Street. A woman reported to policearound 11:15 a.m. that she had come home to find a man in her house.She said the man threw a blanket over her head, hit her with a batand ran out the back ...